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- [in-ter-feer]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
- /ˌɪn.təˈfɪə.rɪŋ/
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- [in-ter-feer]
- /ˌɪn tərˈfɪər/
Definitions of interfering word
- verb without object interfering to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work. 1
- verb without object interfering to take part in the affairs of others; meddle (often followed by with or in): to interfere in another's life. 1
- verb without object interfering (of things) to strike against each other, or one against another, so as to hamper or hinder action; come into physical collision. 1
- verb without object interfering to interpose or intervene for a particular purpose. 1
- verb without object interfering to strike one foot or leg against another in moving, as a horse. 1
- verb without object interfering Sports. to obstruct the action of an opposing player in a way barred by the rules. Football. to run interference for a teammate carrying the ball. 1
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Origin of interfering
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; inter- + -fere < Latin ferīre to strike; modeled on Middle French s'entreferir
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Parts of speech for Interfering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
interfering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
interfering usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for interfering
adj interfering
- intrusive — tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love.
- meddlesome — given to meddling; interfering; intrusive.
- prying — that pries; looking or searching curiously.
- interference — an act, fact, or instance of interfering.
- nosiness — unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
adjective interfering
- nosy — unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- inquisitive — given to inquiry, research, or asking questions; eager for knowledge; intellectually curious: an inquisitive mind.
- meddling — to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
- interloping — to intrude into some region or field of trade without a proper license.
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